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Iain Beardsell and Simon Carley use a hypothetical injured motorcyclist to explore trauma team leadership in this 2015 podcast. The discussion follows handover, task allocation, communication and preparation for CT, considering how a team can coordinate simultaneous work while keeping the patient’s priorities in view.

Liz Crowe explores the question grieving people often ask: ‘Am I normal?’ Written to accompany her podcast with Iain Beardsell, this reflection describes the varied, unpredictable experience of loss and the importance of connection, gentleness towards yourself and seeking help when needed.

A tribute to Dr John Hinds, bringing together memories, interviews and teaching shared by the emergency and critical care community after his death in July 2015. Links include colleagues’ reflections, his trauma talks and a recording of ‘Danny Boy’ dedicated to him.

After attending SMACC Chicago in 2015, Janos Baombe reflects on what an in-person conference offered beyond its online coverage. His five reasons centre on learning, meeting colleagues, reconnecting with friends, finding motivation for change and taking part in workshops, with practical reflections for first-time delegates.

A short report and podcast from the opening day of SMACC Chicago 2015. The St Emlyn’s team reflects on the plenary sessions and the challenge of choosing between parallel talks, with links to its workshop round-up and the Birmingham team’s coverage.

The St Emlyn’s team opens its coverage of SMACC Chicago 2015 with a podcast about the pre-conference workshops. This brief introduction marks the start of the team’s reports from the meeting, sharing its workshop reflections before the main conference programme began.